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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Metz

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz on September 28 to conclude a four-day pastoral visit to France. During his homily, the pope urged humanity to pursue peace and reconciliation rather than revenge or retaliation. He addressed the history of the region, noting that those who seek forgiveness and work together are not weaker than those who seek vengeance or refuse to yield.

Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Metz to watch the pope pass in his popemobile. The mayor of Metz, Francois Grosdidier, met the pope and presented him with several gifts, including a wooden tennis racket. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, attended the Mass.

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  1. Sep 25, 4:19 AM ACI Digital Português 12 coisas sobre a viagem de Leão XIV à França
  2. Sep 27, 6:00 PM Catholic Outlook What to watch for during Pope Leo’s trip to France
  3. Sep 28, 1:17 AM La Croix Français Programme du pape à Metz : papamobile, messe... Que va y faire Léon XIV ?
  4. Sep 27, 10:17 PM Vatican News Svenska Paavi Leo historiallisella vierailulla Ranskassa
  5. Sep 27, 10:41 PM Vatican News Discovering Robert Schuman's work for peace and unity as Pope arrives in Metz
  6. Sep 27, 9:41 PM Diocese of Hallam Discovering Robert Schuman’s work for peace and unity as Pope arrives in Metz
  7. Sep 28, 8:45 AM OSV News Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division
  8. Sep 28, 11:36 AM The Texas Catholic Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division
  9. Sep 28, 11:24 AM Catholic Review Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division
  10. Sep 28, 12:52 PM Religión Digital Español Bustillo, tras la visita del Papa: "Francia tiene sed de Dios, de espiritualidad"
  11. Sep 28, 4:36 PM The Catholic Weekly Wrapping up France visit, Pope Leo calls on Europe to choose reconciliation over division
  12. Sep 28, 1:36 PM The Pillar Pope Leo in France: A highlight reel
  13. Sep 29, 3:55 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Pápež Lev XIV. ukončil návštevu Francúzska a vracia sa späť do Ríma
  14. Sep 28, 1:14 PM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಪೂಜ್ಯ ಜಗದ್ಗುರುಗಳು ಮೆಟ್ಸ್‌ಗೆ ಆಗಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಬರ್ಟ್ ಶುಮಾನ್ ಅವರ ಶಾಂತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಏಕತೆಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳ ಸ್ಮರಣೆ
  15. Sep 29, 9:16 AM Vatican News Français Après la visite du Pape, l’Église de France a le devoir d’en «arroser les semences »
  16. Sep 29, 7:35 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Kugundua kazi ya Robert Schuman kwa ajili ya amani na umoja
  17. Sep 29, 11:30 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Cirkev vo Francúzsku má po návšteve pápeža povinnosť „polievať semená“
  18. Sep 29, 9:38 AM Rome Reports The gestures no one expected, the images of a pope bringing France back to life
  19. Sep 29, 4:00 AM Vatican News Italiano In un minuto, i quattro giorni del viaggio di Papa Leone in Francia
  20. Sep 30, 12:00 AM ACI Stampa Italiano Un ritratto di Robert Schuman, fedele cattolico
  21. Sep 30, 1:36 AM Vatican News Deutsch Leo XIV.: „Wiedergeburt“ als Leitmotiv der Frankreichreise

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  8. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild Central Italy
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  12. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  13. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian municipalities' representatives
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  16. Oct 31, 8:26 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Vatican AI conference participants
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